Achieving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace, and Identifying and Addressing Microaggressions

The case has been made. Alicia Mojica Washington discusses why DEI is not only important to us as individuals, our businesses, and our communities, buts it’s essential. Essential to growth, sustainability, a meaningful life and meaningful relationships. We must take advantage of this opportunity to learn and create real change in our spaces. Implementing DEI initiatives can be challenging, but in this session we will discuss ideas that are approachable and achievable, no matter who you are or where you are.

In the second session, Omarys Vasquez will present a microaggression intervention workshop where we will explore examples of prejudice in the workplace and how to develop response strategies and expand your repertoire. Using real-life examples of discriminatory comments, Omarys will take the group on a journey of self-discovery that will inspire each other to be brave, lean into uncomfortable conversations and nurture a more inclusive and comfortable work culture.…